Has anyone done the"Insanity DVD'S"Whats your thoughts?

LiveLoveLaughAlways
LiveLoveLaughAlways Posts: 17 Member
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I'm looking into doing the Insanity DVD'S...Looks hard and fun at the same time...:happy:

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  • dorio115
    dorio115 Posts: 4
    If you wanna get some nice cardio and a lean body go for it, but p90x will produce better results IMO. Hope this helped :)
  • inspiredjen34
    inspiredjen34 Posts: 63 Member
    It truly kicks your butt. I did the fit test and was sore for 4 days then did the cardio and was out for another 2 days, it is not worth that to me. I knew that I should have bought the p90x.
  • anissacarrollx
    anissacarrollx Posts: 7
    I love Insanity! I just started week 2 and it is so hard, but after your workouts I feel so great! I am very happy with it and my results thus far. You should definitely try it! (:
  • KatR13
    KatR13 Posts: 39 Member
    I just finished my recovery week today..
    I AM LOVING IT..
    Try it, you will love it too!
  • ashleystaz
    ashleystaz Posts: 3
    Insanity is great! Fast paced so you never get bored (I found I did when doing P90X), and a great quick cardio workout if you need something to vary your workouts with
  • GuilH
    GuilH Posts: 2 Member
    Did the insanity for like 2 days a few weeks ago. My wrists were hurting almost like I pinched a nerve or something. When I was in my 20's (before I stopped working out) this would have been great but now in my late 30's I'd rather do something a little more toned down so I don't break something.
  • tracnelson
    tracnelson Posts: 1 Member
    I've done them they are hard but I think they are fun...it looks to hard on TV...but u go your speed and work as hard as u can...so it doesn't get easier ...but that's cuz your always pushing yourself harder ....
  • aleesh_
    aleesh_ Posts: 137 Member
    I just finished today, I lost a size and a half in 9 weeks and nearly 17 pounds!
  • MyPureSteez
    MyPureSteez Posts: 265 Member
    Just finished it. do it . You'll love it and your body will thank you
  • rider72
    rider72 Posts: 119
    I've done insanity several times, great cardio. Age is no limiting factor! Know your limits and if you have soreness issues get a recovery (post workout) drink. Recommeded if you havent done intense exercise for a while. Take breaks when you need to...and by the end of week two, you'll be amazed at how you feel.
  • NoWeighJose74
    NoWeighJose74 Posts: 581 Member
    I have done a full cycle. I enjoyed them. Lost some weight; about 8lbs.

    If you have bad knees, this can be a problem, especially with all the plyometrics.
    Invest in a a good pair of cross-trainers as well.

    Good luck if you do it! :smile:
  • maxfactor2
    maxfactor2 Posts: 1 Member
    Insanity is great and you will lose weight. However, if you have any injuries or issues such as knees..forget it. You can take some of the exercises and do at your own pace but you wont get the same results. I felt that over 35 its hard on the joints.
  • Luckyshan89
    Luckyshan89 Posts: 24 Member
    I love it! Today's ends my week one, I'm excited for week two :))
  • girlofambition
    girlofambition Posts: 18
    Be very careful. I hurt my knee doing it and couldn't work out for a month.
  • Kempossible
    Kempossible Posts: 158 Member
    Two Words.......It works ! Im on my 'second" round.
  • robpbeachbod
    robpbeachbod Posts: 20
    If you love cardio - Insanity is where it is at! google insanity before and after pics and you will see the amazing results ppl have had!! and there is no equipment required except for some way to play the DVD's and whatever clothing you want to wear. It truly is an amazing workout.
  • Guamybear
    Guamybear Posts: 1,061 Member
    just finished week 3.. it will kick your butt..just do it at your own pace.. when you need a break..take one and catch your breath then pick up again. Even on the DVD they have to take extra breaks too...
  • JJordon
    JJordon Posts: 857 Member
    Started in February, gonna keep going til December. It works. Stick to the macros, avoid that Harris-Benedict equation nonsense.

    Gonna hit up Asylum next year.
  • robpbeachbod
    robpbeachbod Posts: 20
    @guamybear you are turning into an expert!!! :) Insanity and Hip Hop Ab's at the same time!!!! you are rocking it!!!
  • LiveLoveLaughAlways
    LiveLoveLaughAlways Posts: 17 Member
    Thank you for all the great input!!Have a great work week everyone:)Cheers!!:)
  • TerrXL
    TerrXL Posts: 9 Member
    Well LLL, it is well and truly an insane workout.

    I have never done the 6 day a week whole insanity workout but have used it as the cardio part of various workout routines before and it's a butt kicker. Done right you can lose like 700 calories per workout!

    It definitely helps that Sean T is so upbeat from start to finish.
  • M______
    M______ Posts: 288 Member
    I watched one session and daydreamed of being there
  • taciturnity
    taciturnity Posts: 69 Member
    I am on day 31 today. Halfway through the program. I have a love/hate relationship. It's hard, of course (you would expect that), but it also keeps me motivated. I was sore a lot during the first week, but now it's toned down a lot. You really notice your endurance getting better during it, and I think that it's an awesome way to whip yourself into shape no matter what size you are.
  • xaMErica
    xaMErica Posts: 284 Member
    I LOVED it =)
  • sclaibo
    sclaibo Posts: 136 Member
    I also just finished the workout! I hit my goal of losing 20lbs with program. I also started at 215. I didn't follow the diet and exercise plan. For example, I didn't do the fit tests because I don't need know how much I've improved in the fitness, just care about how much weight/inches I've lost. it was also rare that I did the cardio abs on the same day as pure cardio or max cardio conditioning. I don't believe in doing another workout right after I finished one. I also agree with other people that it is not a program for people who have bad knees. I don't have bad knees but in the last week, I really felt the pain in my knees. Bottom line, DO IT! Oh and don't get discouraged in the first couple weeks. You will really start to see results in week 3 or 4.
  • Unaisha8
    Unaisha8 Posts: 247 Member
    I've done it last year and managed to lose 20 lbs. When I did the fit test on the first day, dude my whole body was sore for 3 days and I was even close to give it up but my boyfriend encouraged me as he lost 30 lbs with it and now he's ripped :love:

    I would highly recommend it but you have to be committed to achieve amazing results and eat 5-6 small meals a day. I had a cheat meal once a day per week but it didn't affect my results. So good luck :happy:
  • lovelyladyJ21
    lovelyladyJ21 Posts: 246 Member
    I had ACL/PCL Meniscus surgery on my knee a few years ago and I just did the first month of Insanity and all but the last week of month 2 and haven't had a problem. I absolutely love Insanity and can't wait to restart it!!!
  • Smamfa
    Smamfa Posts: 139 Member
    I've started it today! Actually looking forward to tomorrow. I like Shaun Ts motivating attitude and the fact that the two doing it with him actually stopped a couple times, made me feel 'normal'!! I think I'm going to be sore but you've got to expect that when your giving 100% I want after photos like the ones on Beach Body's website!! That's my motivation....I want to feel happy on the beach this year and not self conscious and fat!!
  • castelluzzo99
    castelluzzo99 Posts: 313 Member
    It truly kicks your butt. I did the fit test and was sore for 4 days then did the cardio and was out for another 2 days, it is not worth that to me. I knew that I should have bought the p90x.

    I bought P90X a year and a half ago. I didn't finish it because I got pregnant and morning sickness pretty much put paid to exercise in general. But I was sore for a MONTH with that one, and I had worked hard to get in shape enough to start it, so I was more in shape when I started than I was normally. P90X has a different exercise every day, so my muscles never had a chance to adapt those first few weeks. By the second month, I felt terrific and was only mildly sore now and then.

    The point is, any extreme workout like Insanity or P90X is going to make you sore. There are less intense workouts for those who don't want to do that. I'm not ready for either one yet, but I'm working on it. I figure I should be ready by fall, if I keep at it! Being able to do a full-length pushup would help!

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